"herpie" meaning in English

See herpie in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: herpies [plural]
Etymology: From herpetologist + -ie (“diminutive suffix”). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|herpetologist|ie|gloss2=diminutive suffix}} herpetologist + -ie (“diminutive suffix”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} herpie (plural herpies)
  1. (colloquial) A herpetologist or reptile enthusiast. Tags: colloquial Categories (topical): Herpetology, People Synonyms: herper, herpo

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